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5250 MELARKEY WAY

RENO, NV 89511
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,409 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3.02 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1964
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,764 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$251,511 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$108,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$143,011
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$231,049
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$718,603

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWashoe
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.02
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 425 ft²Shed · 48 ft²Porch · 248 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Ted Hunsburger Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi
M
Marce Herz Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Galena High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi

District: Washoe County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 89511These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.65
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.292

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,600
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.217 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$125,651
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$164,317
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.42°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.79%

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How this home compares

5250 Melarkey Way measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Washoe County
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Washoe County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Reno 89511

How it measures up in Reno 89511

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reno 89511.

Living area2,409 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,621 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size3.02 ac
SmallerTypical 0.49 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built1964
OlderTypical 1997Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 5250 Melarkey Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReno 89511Washoe County
Living areabigger than2,409 ft²41% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.02 ac97% of homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than19643% of homes12% of homes

About 5250 Melarkey Way

When did 5250 Melarkey Way, Reno, NV last sell?

5250 Melarkey Way, Reno, NV last sold on Jun 12, 2018, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5250 Melarkey Way, Reno, NV?

5250 Melarkey Way, Reno, NV has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,409 square feet of living space and a 3.02-acre lot.

When was 5250 Melarkey Way, Reno, NV built?

5250 Melarkey Way, Reno, NV was built in 1964, making it 62 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5250 Melarkey Way, Reno, NV?

5250 Melarkey Way, Reno, NV is assigned to Ted Hunsburger Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Marce Herz Middle School (middle), rated A-; Galena High School (high), rated B. All sit in Washoe County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5250 Melarkey Way, Reno, NV compare to other homes in Reno 89511?

Among the 10,485 homes in Reno 89511, it is bigger than 41% of them (2,409 ft² against a typical 2,621 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (3.02 ac against a typical 0.49 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1964 against a typical 1997). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5250 Melarkey Way, Reno, NV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5250 Melarkey Way, Reno, NV was $5,764. The county assessed it at $251,511.

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